as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Recent Examples of horse
The Birds collection—particularly its translucent cling film dress—and experimenting with compression and distortion through sculptural knitwear, sharply angular silhouettes, and shoes inspired by horses and goats.
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Siegelman Stable is a legacy name that has entered the fashion lifestyle space, reviving a family racing horse stable into a fresh take on contemporary style.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Afghanistan was, in effect, the Saudi Arabia of horses.
—David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are the dark horse team in this race.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Siegelman Stable is a legacy name that has entered the fashion lifestyle space, reviving a family racing horse stable into a fresh take on contemporary style.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Afghanistan was, in effect, the Saudi Arabia of horses.
—David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are the dark horse team in this race.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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Viewers watched in horror as Colby was cornered by an angry stallion who had charged into the stables.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Numerous bottles in the line have art featuring Tucker riding black stallions.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 May 2024
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In other news: Horse racing: After a three-year suspension, Bob Baffert was victorious in his return to Churchill Downs on Wednesday with his colt, Barnes.Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pictured above sailing to the top of her class last spring by winning the Kentucky Oaks in the raging slop on May 3, it’s become clear since then that not much, and certainly no other filly, can stop Thorpedo Anna.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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One other factor is that there will likely be fewer deaths because the foal crop is in serious decline, meaning fewer racehorses.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Among this group of donors are CEOs, lawyers and racehorse owners.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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That hard business decision leads to a call with Travis Wheatley (played by series creator Taylor Sheridan), who's overseeing the ranch's show steeds in Texas.EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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There were Toyota Tacoma ads that positioned the truck as a trusty steed for serious adventurers.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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